Molecular Technologist I

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare with leading businesses and products in diagnostics medical devices nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working atAbbott
AtAbbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for freemedical coveragein ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.

• Tuition reimbursement theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program andFreeUeducation benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity
This position works out of our Phoenix AZ location in the Cancer Diagnostic Division.

Were empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day more than 10 million tests are run on Abbotts diagnostics instruments providing lab results for millions of people.

Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas including infectious disease cardiometabolic informatics and toxicology.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests instruments and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the worlds greatest healthcare challenges.

Our molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to lifes critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible molecular-based solutions.

Position Overview
The Molecular Technologist I will isolate and quantify nucleic acids perform polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests and next generation sequencing (NGS) library construction and other NGS-associated procedures.

Schedule: Wednesday Saturday 2:00pm 12:30am

Essential Duties

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform processing of patient samples using molecular biology protocols governed by standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Extract nucleic acids from sample types; including but not limited to human tissue blood and saliva.
• Construct DNA/RNA libraries and NGS.
• Operate liquid handling robots.
• Analyze and problem solve basic sample and/or plate issues.
• Review patient and control data and document according to laboratory quality procedures; identify and communicate shifts trends or abnormal data; provide resolution options and recommendation with supportive information as needed.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations; work closely with the supply chain group to support point of use (POU) supplies.
• Assist with the training of new laboratory personnel.
• Perform daily maintenance and monitor the laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic instrumentation issues.
• Assist with the development and upkeep of SOPs.
• Document activities and results in the laboratory information management software (LIMS) system and worksheets.
• Perform environmental health and safety functions as needed.
• Act as a point of contact for the temperature alarm systems and respond to ensure integrity of specimens and reagents as needed.
• Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Apply strong communication skills; ability to maintain open communication with internal employees managers and customers.
• Apply a high attention to detail with strong quality orientation.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability innovation integrity quality and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the companys Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work nights or weekends as needed.
• Ability to work on a mobile device tablet or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 20% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 20% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• May perform repetitious actions using lab tools; including but not limited to pipettes.
• Ability to use various chemicals to perform duties.
• Ability to use a computer concentrate and read and/or analyze data.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and instruments with moving parts heating and freezing elements and high-speed centrifugation.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment; including next generation sequencing instruments liquid handling robotics and biosafety cabinets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a chemical physical biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in molecular diagnostics to include DNA Isolation PCR Real Time PCR or sequencing.
• Experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS).
• Possession of a MB(ASCP) certification.1 years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience.

The base pay for this position is

$20.50 $41.00/hour

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Operations Quality

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

United States > Phoenix : 445 North 5th St

Standard

No

Not Applicable

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder bent wrists) Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Routine work with chemicals Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials

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